Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
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The following documents—called a Benefits Booklet—provide in-depth descriptions of the benefits for each plan.
The following documents—called a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)—provide summaries of what each plan covers and what it costs.
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The High PPO Plan comes with in-network access to over 2 million providers and hospitals nationwide. Watch a video to learn more about the High PPO plan or view the plan summary.
This plan is great for those looking for a lower deductible and predictable office visit copays.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
PBC HMO is an even more member-centered health plan option for residents of select counties in Washington state. It offers a more accessible, lower-cost alternative for those looking for a full-service health plan. This plan is aimed at building a closer relationship between you and your primary care provider. Watch a video to learn more or view the Plan summary.
This is a plan for the busy bees who don’t have time to deal with paperwork and phone calls. It saves you money and time spent pinpointing conditions and finding specialty care on your own. If you’re looking for something easy, hassle-free, digital first, and transparently honest, and you’re sick of self-diagnosing yourself on the internet, this plan might be for you.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
Premera’s Standard PPO Plan comes with in-network access to over 2 million providers and hospitals nationwide. Watch a video to learn more about the Standard PPO plan or view the Plan summary.
This plan is great for those looking for a lower employee monthly premium and predictable office visit copays.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
The High PPO Plan comes with in-network access to over 2 million providers and hospitals nationwide. Watch a video to learn more about the High PPO plan or view the plan summary.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
This plan is great for those looking for a lower deductible and predictable office visit copays.
The Premera HMO provides in-network access to over 22,000 health care providers, including 28 hospitals, dozens of urgent care, primary care, and specialty care clinics. The growing network includes: EvergreenHealth, MultiCare Health System, Kinwell (primary care clinics), Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, Seattle Children's, and Virginia Mason. There is no out-of-network coverage except for urgent and emergency care (covered nationwide). Watch a video to learn more about Premera HMO or view the Plan summary.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
This plan is great for those who want the lowest cost monthly premium available and low out-of-pocket costs.
Premera’s Standard PPO Plan comes with in-network access to over 2 million providers and hospitals nationwide. Watch a video to learn more about the Standard PPO plan or view the Plan summary.
Best-in-class customer service, 24-hour virtual care, $0 preventive care, no referrals for specialty care, 24 annual visits each for massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, and access to 63,000 in-network pharmacies.
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan's service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their employment location is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
If you move out of your plan's service area or change jobs to a different employment location, and your plan is no longer available, you must select a new plan. If you do not, the SEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change your medical plan no later than 60 days after your move.
This plan is great for those looking for a lower employee monthly premium and predictable office visit copays.
Premera Blue Cross has provided health plans to school employees across the state since 1962. Premera is headquartered in Washington State and provides health benefits to 2.5 million people nationwide. Our SEBB plans are designed with school employees in mind and are backed by best-in-class customer service and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Premera Blue Cross HMO (PBC HMO) is a separate and distinct company within the Premera family of businesses. PBC HMO only offers HMO plans to Washington residents living or working in select counties. Premera Blue Cross does not offer HMO plans.
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